Filmed in 2009 while the woman was 72 years old. Proving that age is just a number. Ernestine Shepherd is currently being courted by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest competing female bodybuilder. Shepard started weight lifting at the tender age of 56, now 75 she trains with former Mr. Universe Yohannie Shambourger. Her passion for staying in shape has lead her to become a certified personal trainer. Shepard runs 80 miles per week and can bench press 150 pounds, she currently teaches exercise classes at Union Memorial United Methodist Church.